Chief Data Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Data, Analytics, and AI Leader is a senior leader responsible for overseeing an organization’s data strategy, analytic tools, and the integration of artificial intelligence into its operations. This role ensures data quality, security, and accessibility, while also leveraging data insights to drive business impact and support decision-making.

Position: Chief Data Officer       

Department: CDIO Administration

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Develop and implement an AI and data strategy aligned with BMCHS goals, ensuring data quality, security, accessibility, and compliance.
• Develop a roadmap for data and AI infrastructure, ensuring alignment with BMCHS needs.
• Drive AI adoption across departments by educating leadership and employees, facilitating collaboration, and promoting a data-driven culture.
• Define KPIs, track progress, and conduct cost-benefit analyses to ensure AI investments generate value.
• Leverage data insights to support decision-making, improve performance, and drive business outcomes.
• Oversee data infrastructure, technology systems, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Build and lead a team of data analysts, engineers, scientists, AI engineers, and other professionals to support data and AI initiatives.
• Build partnerships with executive leadership to establish the vision for managing data as a business asset and to maximize the value derived from data assets
• Institute an enterprise operating model for data, analytics, and AI that: a) is consistent with the capabilities and competencies required to execute the strategy; b) takes into account the unique data needs and requirements within each BMCHS business unit; and c) thoughtfully integrates disparate sources of data produced across BMCHS business units and by external partners
• Foster a culture where data and AI are used to inform decisions and drive innovation.
• Partner with internal teams across Enterprise Analytics, business-unit data leaders, data owners, and others in order to facilitate the development and implementation of the data, analytics, and AI strategy
• Identify and realize synergies throughout the enterprise as it relates to process improvements, tool consolidation, and opportunities to utilize data, analytics, and AI assets across business units to drive business value, within legal guardrails
• Oversee delivery models, methods and practices for creation of data products and to ensure consistent application and use of data, analytics, and AI solutions
• Establish and maintain trust in data, analytics, and AI assets by instituting governance mechanisms for data and algorithms used for analysis, analytical applications and automated decision making
• Identify and mitigate risks related to privacy, security, and system vulnerabilities
• Oversee data, analytics, and AI governance policies, ensuring compliance with regulations such as HIPAA and manage data privacy and security standards
• In conjunction with the CDIO, establish and manage the budget for the Data, Analytics, and AI organization, including identifying and procuring technology solutions (e.g., data governance tools), labor requirements, and managing capital expenditures

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, or a related field; and 13-15 years of experience in data analytics, AI, and or related fields, of which at least 5 years must be at a leadership or senior level; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with cloud-based AI and data analytics solutions. Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, AI engineers, and other specialists

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s or PhD is preferred.  

• Healthcare, life sciences, health system, or related fields experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• N/A

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED:

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Proficiency in various data analytics techniques, including statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data visualization
• Deep understanding of AI algorithms, frameworks, and applications, including deep learning and natural language processing
• Familiarity with relevant programming languages used in AI and data analytics
• Knowledge of best practices for data privacy, security, and ethical data management
• Ability to develop a strategic roadmap for leveraging data and AI to achieve business objectives
• A strong grasp of business operations, industry trends, and how AI can drive innovation and competitive advantage
• Capacity to identify and address challenges related to data and AI implementation
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills to motivate teams and foster collaboration across different platforms

Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS) is a ~$6 billion integrated academic health care system whose purpose is to transform the outcomes of low(er) income and vulnerable populations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and beyond. Anchored by Boston Medical Center, BMCHS has evolved to encompass six major entities: Boston Medical Center, WellSense Health Plan, Boston University Medical Group, Boston HealthNet (a network of community health centers), Boston Accountable Care Organization, and Clearway Health (a specialty pharmacy services provider).

BMC Health System occupies a unique position in the MA and US healthcare landscape. Over 60% of clinical care is in (near) full risk arrangements, and there is a strong commitment to value based care, and to addressing the core health drivers (social determinants of health) in the communities that BMCHS serves. BMCHS’s patients disproportionately come from communities of color, so BMCHS is deeply invested in addressing health inequities both within the organization, and in partnership with community organizations. Through WellSense Health Plan, BMCHS covers over 40% of all Massachusetts’ Medicaid members in exclusive payer-provider partnerships with eight accountable care organizations. Lastly, BMCHS’s academic enterprise provides a strong foundation of talent to study and disseminate its experience and to shape the health system more broadly.

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